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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 537.30 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 537.30 and 281.24 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 537.30 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/537.30 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 537.30 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 151,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,110.25/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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